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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Torta di mele
Autumn is unquestionably here. The air is crisp, the leaves are turning. The tomatoes, zucchini, peppers and berries that crowded the farmers market stands all summer long have given way to squash, potatoes, carrots and onions. And there are apples … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts and Baked Goods, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged Apple cake, apple dessert, golden delicious
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Orecchiette con broccoli e salsiccia
We contemplated the name orecchiette as we made dinner tonight. Orecchie means “ears” in Italian, and the -ette suffix renders a word diminutive. So, orecchiette means “little ears”. One look at this rustic pasta and you will agree that its … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Rice and Grains, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged broccoli and sausage, pasta, Pasta names
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Pesce e patate al forno
Roasted Whole Fish with Potatoes Some people just aren’t used to eating a whole animal. The roasted pig sitting on our kitchen cupboard, head and all, garnered a good deal of admiration at Stefano’s recent 40th birthday party. It’s too … Continue reading
La Chaya Bistro
We’re not restaurant reviewers. You will never read a critique of a restaurant or a dish on Due Spaghetti. Everyone’s tastes are different, and who are we to publicly criticize a meal that someone prepared for us? In short, on … Continue reading
Pasta e ricotta
Really good food does not need to be complicated. On occasion we are drawn in by the allure of a sophisticated dish, but more often we love the challenge of creating something delicious and genuine out of humble ingredients. Certainly, … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Rice and Grains, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged pasta, Quick meals, Ricotta
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Frittata con i fiori di zucca
Squash Blossom Frittata The days are becoming shorter, the nights cooler. The highest leaves on the tall maple in our front yard are turning gold, orange and red. Even though these early fall days are warm and sunny yet, there … Continue reading
La granita di caffè e la granita di ciliegie
Have you ever entirely forgotten about a food, for years even, until suddenly something reminds you of it and you just have to have it? A recent LA Times food article on granita had us craving that icy treat for … Continue reading
Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
We just can’t get enough tomatoes this summer. Big, red beefsteak tomatoes, oblong juicy grape tomatoes, sturdy romas and ugly heirlooms – we’ve had them all. We had the most delicious yellow tomatoes from a friend’s garden. Mild-flavored and juicy, … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Vegetables and Salads
Tagged Caprese, Ciliegine, Pomodorini, Tomato Salad
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